Prepare against Matan Poleg
FM · Israel · World #4,827 classical · FIDE ID 2811472
Our database contains 192 games by Matan Poleg, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matan Poleg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matan Poleg before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,278 | 2,296 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,195 | 2,211 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,191 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 59 | 50 | 83 | 30.7% |
| As White | 97 | 30 | 24 | 43 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 95 | 29 | 26 | 40 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matan Poleg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matan Poleg's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 55.7% | 45.4% |
| e4 | 41 | 42.3% | 40.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 45.4% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Poleg usually continues c4 (39.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Poleg usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Poleg usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 40.2% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Poleg usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Poleg usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Poleg usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 51.1% | 47.9% |
| e5 | 16 | 34.0% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 12.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 88.6% | 37.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
Matan Poleg's chess games
All 192 games by Matan Poleg in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 59 wins, 50 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,659 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Aug 2025 | Victor Bologan | 2,601 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| Mar 2019 | Ilan Manor | 2,472 | chT-ISR | E20 |
| Jun 2014 | Eylon Nakar | 2,442 | ch-ISR | A14 |
| Feb 2025 | Johnatan Bakalchuk | 2,438 | TCh-ISR | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 62 | 30 | 2,222 |
| chT-ISR | 2023 | 18 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
| Wch U18 | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,382 |
| TCh-ISR | 2025 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-ISR | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,317 |
| ch-ISR 2024 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,380 |
| 30th Pardubice Open Rapid | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,338 |
| Netanya Closed IM | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,292 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matan Poleg's chess games?
192 games by Matan Poleg, from Sep 2010 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Matan Poleg has played.
What does Matan Poleg play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Matan Poleg opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matan Poleg answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Matan Poleg play as White?
As White, Matan Poleg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matan Poleg play as Black?
As Black, Matan Poleg most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Matan Poleg's FIDE rating?
Matan Poleg is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,195 in rapid and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Matan Poleg played?
Our database contains 192 games by Matan Poleg, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 50 draws, 83 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matan Poleg?
192 games by Matan Poleg reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.